John Michael “Johnny” MILLER

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John Michael Miller, a longtime resident of the Colville area, passed away in Spokane, WA on the evening of March 11, 2021 at age 88. John was born on April 28, 1932 in Spokane, WA to John and Alberta (Quinn) Miller. He grew up an only child in Spokane, idolizing his fireman dad and teacher mom.

John was a strong athlete making the varsity baseball and football teams his sophomore year at Lewis and Clark High School. He had a dedicated attachment to his alma mater and would sing the fight song every time he way LC. After graduating from LC, he attended EWSC before being called to active duty in 1951. While serving in the Navy, John managed to play 27 innings of baseball at Ronald Reagan’s ranch. After being honorably discharged in 1954, he returned to EWSC on the GI Bill and obtained his BA education and Masters from the U of I.

John always had a strong work ethic and the heart of a leader. He worked on the blister rust crew in Pierce, ID, when he was 15 years old pulling invasive blister rust weeds. The following two summers he became a straw boss managing crews of returning veterans who were older than him.

While attending college, John was set up on a blind date with a nursing student, Kay Tull. The two were wed in Moses Lake, WA on September 8, 1956, and enjoyed a quaint honeymoon on the coast. John and Kay welcomed 3 wonderful children, Mike, Daniel, and Lisa. They celebrated 64 years of marriage last September.

John began his education career as a teacher and coach in Latah, became a principal at 29 in Tekoa, and assistant superintendent in Colville at just 35 years old. After 26 years in education, John retired early and continued to help youth while working at rural resources as a youth job coordinator.

Skiing was a passion for many years for John. The entire family learned to ski at Red Mountain. When 49 Degrees North opened, John and Kay were on the Ski Patrol. John was one of the first patrollers to ride the lift to the top of the mountain carrying a toboggan. When John traveled to Europe and New Zealand, he packed his skis and told great stories of skiing there. He enjoyed traveling, usually finding obscure routes. In his later years, he and Kay enjoyed wintering in Hawaii, whale watching, finding avocadoes, and enjoying the warmth.

History was of great interest to John, and he had an uncanny ability to recall dates. Makes and models of cars were also his strengths. For many years, John spent hours in his vegetable garden. He always grew enough for the family and neighbors. He also took many trips in his camper seeing the sights in Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, and Arizona.

John was incredibly proud of his family, especially his children and grandchildren. They all have fond memories of playing games, listening to his stories, and spending time together with him. John was someone you could go to for sound personal, professional, or financial advice. Besides being connected with his family, he was very much a people person. If he didn’t recognize you, he would usually find a connection after visiting with you for a short time.

John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Alberta Quinn. He is survived by his loving wife, Kay; his sons, Mike (Kathi) and Daniel (Wendy) Miller; his daughter, Lisa (Kelly) Carr; his grandchildren, Jonathan (Jill) Miller, Megan (Erik) Solberg; Amanda (Ryan) Vredenberg; Erin (Trevor) Buchmann, Dain and Michael Lake, Makayla (Cruz) Thompson, and Leanna (James) Lehr; and his great-grandchildren, Ruby and Theo Solberg, Huxton and Cordlen Miller, Tate Thompson, and Brennan, Nora, and Grahm Buckman, Seth and Danika Lake.

A celebration of John’s life will be held at the CRC Family Farm on Friday, July 9th, beginning at 4pm. Please visit the on-line memorial and sign the guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted in care.

Family/Spouse: LIVING. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. LIVING
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• FamilySearch ID: MCPD-XT5

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!MAR: copy of marriage certificate in possession of RMQ (A8:3)

John married Alberta May QUINN on 29 May 1929 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States. Alberta (daughter of Michael John QUINN and Lucinda MCANELLY) was born on 15 Nov 1900 in Markerville, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada; died on 28 Oct 1996 in Colville, Stevens, Washington, United States; was buried in 1996 in Mountain View Cemetery, Colville, Stevens, Washington, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: KH3Y-PV3

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BIRTH: copy of faimily record by Lucinda McAnelly Quinn in
posssession of RMQ (A8:4)
BP: copy of family history by Alberta Quinn Miller in possession of
RMQ (A8:6)

MAR: copy of marriage certificate in possession of RMQ (A8:3)

Alberta took "May" as a middle name on her own but after she was married used
Quinn as a middle name

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• FamilySearch ID: M4SZ-FJY

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!BIR: copy of marriage certificate of son in possession of RMQ (A8:3)

William + Katherina “Katie” STUTZ. Katherina (daughter of Johannes George STUTZ and Anna Margaret REICHART) was born on 21 Jan 1866 in Germany; died on 10 Mar 1944 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States; was buried on 13 Mar 1944 in Riverside Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: G7CC-DS5

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!BIR: copy of marriage certificate of son in possession of RMQ (A8:3)

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• FamilySearch ID: KCKP-7S1

Michael married Lucinda MCANELLY on 7 Oct 1890 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. Lucinda (daughter of Moses MCANELLY and Mary Ann MCANELLY) was born on 13 Apr 1868 in Seymour, Wayne, Iowa, United States; died on 9 Jul 1904 in Markerville, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Red Deer, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: K8NB-R6D

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• FamilySearch ID: GCQ8-FNT

John + Anna VENDERLIETZ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: GCQ8-DRM

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• FamilySearch ID: LZ5W-V7Y

Johannes + Anna Margaret REICHART. Anna was born on 3 Feb 1834 in Ibra, Hessen, Deutschland; died in DECEASED. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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January 17, 1918
NEWS OF THE CITY
Another Victim Discovered – The body of Martin Quinn, age 80 was found yesterday by workers in the debris of the Sugar Refinery where he was night watchman.


January 18, 1918
QUINN – Killed by the explosion on Dec 6 Martin Quinn, native of County Galway, Ireland, leaving five sons and daughter to mourn their loss. Funeral from the Nova Scotia Undertaking rooms, Saturday, January 19th at 10 AM.


BIRTH-DEATH: copy of death certificate in possession of RMQ (A16-3)
age at time of death listed as 80
buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery

MAR: copy of marriage certificate in possession of RMQ (A16-7)

Martin married Sarah Jane STEPP on 4 Apr 1864 in Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Bastian John STEPP and Elizabeth WEEKS) was born in 1837 in Ship Harbor, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 26 Sep 1906 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried on 27 Sep 1906 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: L4MT-DWJ

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!BIRTH-DEATH: BD-copy of obituary in possession of RMQ (A16:8)
BP-copy of 1870 census in possession of RMQ (A16:1)
buried at Mt. Olivet

!MAR: copy of marriage certificate in possession of RMQ (A16:7)

(need copy of death certificate for better BP in formation)
marriage record list name as Sarah Ann

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• FamilySearch ID: KJZL-9BG

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!BIRTH-MAR: BD & MD copy of family record from Moses McAnelly family Bible in
possession of RMQ (A18:1)
BP-death certificate in possession of RMQ (A18:2)
MP-The John McAnelly Family by Gaylon S. McAnelly (A18:5)

!DEATH: copy of death certificate in possession of RMQ (A18:2)

Moses married Mary Ann MCANELLY on 4 Oct 1854 in , Hancock, Ohio. Mary (daughter of Moses MCANELLY and Mary ROLLER) was born on 18 Jun 1836 in Findlay, Hancock, Ohio; died on 23 May 1916 in Fort Morgan, Morgan, Colorado; was buried on 25 May 1916 in Fort Morgan, Morgan, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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!BIRTH-MAR: BD & MD copy of family record from Moses McAnelly family Bible in
possession of RMQ (A18:1)
BP & MP-The John McAnelly Family by Gaylon S. McAnelly (A18:5)

!DEATH: copy of death certificate in possession of RMQ (A18:2)